2. “Bonne Annee”

3. “from The Latehomecomer”

4. “Powwow at the
End of the World”

5. “What to Bring”

6. Figurative Language

7. SLAM &
Narrative Techniques

8. Powwow at the End of the World SLAM and Narrative Techniques
The Latehome-comer
Powwow at the End of the World
SLAM and Narrative Techniques
Figurative Language
What to Bring
Bonne Annee
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9. 1-100
Define central idea.
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10. the main point the author wants to communicate to readers.
The central idea is
the main point the author wants to communicate to readers.
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11. What is the central idea of
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What is the central idea of
“Bonne Annee”?
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12. The central idea for Bonne Annee is…
The central idea for Bonne Annee is…
Jean-Pierre Benoit struggles with identifying himself as either Haitian, his birthplace, or as American, the place where he was raised.
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13. 1-300
What is the climax
of “Bonne Annee”?
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14. The climax of Bonne Annee is…
When Bebe Doc flees the country because Jean-Pierre finally has the freedom to choose between staying in America or returning to Haiti.
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15. Name the literary device the author uses in “Bonne Annee”…
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Name the literary device the author uses in “Bonne Annee”…
“Americans perceive desperate brown masses swarming at their golden shores…”
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16. is an example of imagery.
“Americans perceive desperate brown masses swarming at their golden shores…”
is an example of imagery.
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17. “Bonne Annee” resolved?
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How is the conflict in
“Bonne Annee” resolved?
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18. 1-500A
“I fulfill my destiny, more or less. I return to Haiti, on an American passport, for a two-week visit.
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19. Define supporting details.
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Define supporting details.
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20. 2-100A
Supporting details are sentences from the text that support the central idea.
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21. What is the central idea of “from The Latehomecomer”?
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What is the central idea of
“from The Latehomecomer”?
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22. 2-200A
In “The Latehomecomer”, Koa Kalia Yang struggled with accepting the American culture without betraying her Hmong culture.
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23. What is the climax of “The Latehomecomer”?
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What is the climax of “The Latehomecomer”?
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24. 2-300A
The climax is when Koa Kalia Yang has an anxiety attack in her bedroom and feels like she is dying.
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25. Name the literary device the author uses…
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Name the literary device the author uses…
“I could hear the pounding in my ears, very loud and deep, like a hollow cry from my chest”.
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26. 2-400A
“I could hear the pounding in my ears, very loud and deep, like a hollow cry from my chest” is an example of a simile.
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27. How is the conflict in “The Latehomecomer” resolved?
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How is the conflict in “The Latehomecomer” resolved?
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28. 2-500A
“That had always been the point in the Hmong life, and even in the American one. I grew satisfied with myself. Slowly, the sickness went away.”
Koa Kalia Yang finds a way to accept her American culture, as well as maintain her Hmong culture.
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29. What are the five plot elements?
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What are the five plot elements?
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30. Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution $100 3-100A
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31. What is the central idea of
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What is the central idea of
“Powwow at the End
of the World”?
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32. The central idea of “Powwow…” is …
“Alexie was passionately angry that the dams caused the Indians to move away, taking their culture with them.”
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33. 3-300
The repetition of “I must forgive and so I shall after…” indicates that the author used which organizational pattern?
A. Chronological
B. Cause and Effect
C. Compare and Contrast
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34. 3-300A
The repetition of “I must forgive and so I shall after…” indicates that the author used which organizational pattern?
B. Cause and Effect
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35. Name the literary device the author uses in…
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Name the literary device the author uses in…
“…that salmon leaps into the night air about the water, throws a lightning bolt at the brush near my feet, and starts the fire which will lead all of the lost Indians home.”
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36. 3-400A
“…that salmon leaps into the night air above the water, throws a lightning bolt at the brush near my feet, and starts the fire which will lead all of the lost Indians home.” is an example of imagery.
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37. How is the conflict in “Powwow at the End of the World” resolved?
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How is the conflict in “Powwow at the End of the World” resolved?
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38. 3-500A
Sherman Alexie maintains that his forgiveness will only come with the list of stipulations provided in the poem (the dams are deconstructed and the salmon return to their community restoring their population and culture). Since the poem ends before these stipulations are met, we can infer there is no forgiveness, therefore no resolution to the problem.
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39. What are three types of supporting details?
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What are three types of supporting details?
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40. Three types of supporting details are… facts, opinions, and anecdotes.
Three types of supporting details are…
facts, opinions, and anecdotes.
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41. What is the central idea of “What to Bring”?
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What is the central idea of “What to Bring”?
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42. The central idea of “What to Bring” is…
The items the people brought with them to America show their reasons for immigrating.
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43. 4-300
What do the three headings (Traveling Light, Precious Possessions, Sentimental Journeys) in the passage tell you about the immigrants?
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44. 4-300A
The three headings (Traveling Light, Precious Possessions, Sentimental Journeys) tell us that the passage is divided into three parts: the reasons for immigrating and the types of items the immigrants brought with them.
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45. 4-400
What types of items did the immigrants from “What to Bring” bring with them to the United States?
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46. The immigrants brought
The immigrants brought
useful items,
religious items
and sentimental items.
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47. 4-500
How do the types of items the immigrants brought to the US show their reasons from immigrating?
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48. The immigrants came to the U. S
The immigrants came to the U.S. for two reasons: for a better life or to escape oppression in their homelands. The useful items will help the immigrants build a better life in America. The sentimental items are especially important to those who didn’t want to leave their homelands. The religious items are important and useful for all immigrants.
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49. 5-100
What is imagery?
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50. Imagery is… descriptive words and phrases that recreate sensory experiences for readers usually appealing to one or more of the five senses
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51. 5-200
What is an allusion?
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52. a reference to a famous person, place, event, or work of literature
An allusion is…
a reference to a famous person, place, event, or work of literature
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53. What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
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54. 5-300A
Both similes and metaphors compare two things that wouldn’t normally be compared. Similes use the words “like” or “as” to compare, while metaphors usually us to-be verbs, such as “is”.
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55. Give an example of a simile.
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Give an example of a simile.
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56. One example of a simile is…
One example of a simile is…
I could hear the pounding in my ears, very loud and deep, like a hollow cry from my chest.”
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57. How does the author’s use of allusions affect the reader?
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How does the author’s use of allusions affect the reader?
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58. 5-500A
Because the author makes a reference to something else, the reader will better understand the author’s point.
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59. 6-100
What does SLAM
stand for?
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60. A – Additional Evidence M – My Analysis
S – State my Claim
L – Line of Evidence
A – Additional Evidence
M – My Analysis
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61. How should the following dialogue be edited?
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How should the following dialogue be edited?
He said patience is the slow road to success
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62. The dialogue should be edited as follows:
The dialogue should be edited as follows:
He said, “Patience is the slow road to success.”
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63. 6-300
S- ??
L – In “Bonne Annee”, Jean-Pierre struggles with identifying himself as a Haitian or as an American.
A – In “The Latehomecomer”, Koa Kalia struggles with identifying herself as Hmong or American.
M – Ultimately, both Jean-Pierre and Koa Kalia decide on a compromise, accepting both cultures as their own.
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64. 6-300A
S- Often times, immigrants struggle with accepting the American culture without feeling as if they are betraying their homelands.
L – In “Bonne Annee”, Jean-Pierre struggles with identifying himself as a Haitian or as an American.
A – In “The Latehomecomer”, Koa Kalia struggles with identifying herself as Hmong or American.
M – Ultimately, both Jean-Pierre and Koa Kalia decide on a compromise, accepting both cultures as their own.
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65. 6-400
S – The author’s use of figurative language greatly helps the reader’s understanding.
L –
A –
M – These examples helped me better understand the texts “Bonne Annee” and “The Latehomecomer”.
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66. 6-400A
S – The author’s use of figurative language greatly helps the reader’s understanding.
L – [example from “Bonne Annee”]
A – [example from “The Latehomecomer”]
M – These examples helped me better understand the texts “Bonne Annee” and “The Latehomecomer”.
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67. 6-500
How do people explore and develop their own identity with a new culture?
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68. 6-500A
They find a way to accept their new culture without feeling like they abandoned their homeland.
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